quietbruinfan
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Eh, I think Merk adds some tenacity, and quickness to that line-in short bursts. I have been moderately impressed so far.
Post-Game Talk: GAME 36 - BRUINS 4 - CBJ 1
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I would re-insert Beecher and add Merkulov to the LW, chuck Lauko on the right. They'd be annoying to play against for sure.
I dont see a spot for Poitras at this moment.....top line with Zacha and Pasta maybe but where does Geekie go? The JVR-Freddy-Heinen line last night looked really good!
I dont see a spot for Poitras at this moment.....top line with Zacha and Pasta maybe but where does Geekie go? The JVR-Freddy-Heinen line last night looked really good!
And Shattenkirk reminds me a little of Brad Park when he played at wounded knee in his twilight and had to rely on his head and his hands.
quietbruinfan
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Thing was that was basically 80-81-85. He had a long twilight. Shattenkirk is reminiscent of a poor man's version indeed. He is Sweeney's best summer signing so far. I am not a JVR fan.
His My Story episode was great. You can see why there was mutual interest on both sides. Having Shatty;s experience down the stretch and knock on wood, in the playoffs will be a huge benefit.
Just watching highlights Florida vs Coyotes. That Cousins is dirty. Boarded a guy wgo was on his knees. That should be suspendible imo
I'm shocked there is no thread on the main boards but that would require both teams to have engaged fan bases.
I think we have more women than any other board.
whatsbruin
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Doubt there will be any game changers like last year. Minor moves, better # 7 dman, which cost almost nothing, and a semi washed up forward that once was decent.
SwayHeyKid
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Guessing Lohrei or Gryz is the odd man out when Forbort comes back? I like the 48/12 combo as 3rd pair. Problem is Forbort cannot play with Carlo or Mac.
team is looking good, I don't see any reason for them to slow down.
team is looking good, I don't see any reason for them to slow down.
goldnblack
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There are FIVE D with offensive upside in our top 6 right now. That's wild to me (in a good way).
I keep looking at the lineup trying to fit Poitras back in. Is it really such a bad idea to try
Lauko-Merkulov-Poitras
Before other people cry over "why play them if 4th line", lots of good teams have done this recently with their youth. Our 2nd and 3rd lines have the ability to play heavy and check. Our 4th line with those kids could be a nice change of pace line with some offensive upside.
The alternative is
JVR-Freddy-Poitras
Lauko-Merkulov-Heinen
But I kind of like Heinen on Freddy's wing right now. They're really frustrating to play.
I keep looking at the lineup trying to fit Poitras back in. Is it really such a bad idea to try
Lauko-Merkulov-Poitras
Before other people cry over "why play them if 4th line", lots of good teams have done this recently with their youth. Our 2nd and 3rd lines have the ability to play heavy and check. Our 4th line with those kids could be a nice change of pace line with some offensive upside.
The alternative is
JVR-Freddy-Poitras
Lauko-Merkulov-Heinen
But I kind of like Heinen on Freddy's wing right now. They're really frustrating to play.
MarchysNoseKnows
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Merk will go down when Poitras is back. They're not going to waive Lauko or Steen to keep Merk up, or demote Beecher for that matter. Beecher had one game off and may have been dinged up. He hasn't lost his job.
goldnblack
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Then it's still the same question, but with Beecher in the 4C slot really. Poitras to the wing on line 3 or 4?
Shattenkirk def my biggest surprise this year. The guy has done way better than I expected.
Carlo had major issues getting the puck out. Always been a problem with him.
Lindholm also couldnt get the puck out last night. McAvoy another game where he cant shoot or pass right.
I swear Lindholm McAvoy and Carlo are injured. McAvoy should be giving us so much more at this point.
Glad Heinen got on the board.
Freddy has to keep shooting and hitting the net. He has a heavy shot.
Carlo had major issues getting the puck out. Always been a problem with him.
Lindholm also couldnt get the puck out last night. McAvoy another game where he cant shoot or pass right.
I swear Lindholm McAvoy and Carlo are injured. McAvoy should be giving us so much more at this point.
Glad Heinen got on the board.
Freddy has to keep shooting and hitting the net. He has a heavy shot.
goldnblack
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With all we've learned from Bergy (being so worn down come playoffs) it would be weird if so many of the D were hurt. We do have the guys to give them 10 days to get better.
IMO that is a tribute to the guys here who have accepted us as fans. From the start I felt welcome here which isn't always the case for a female sports fan on a message board, chat, etc.
So go ahead guys & give yourselves a pat on the back!
That game last night is what they call a professional win. They were far from their best but grinded it out. It was also good to see the refs not gift Columbus some penalties in typical game management style.
To me it is more a tribute to the women. We are not afraid to stand up and let our hockey voice be heard!IMO that is a tribute to the guys here who have accepted us as fans. From the start I felt welcome here which isn't always the case for a female sports fan on a message board, chat, etc.
So go ahead guys & give yourselves a pat on the back!
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BILLECK: Jets almost unbeatable these days with uncanny streak
For a 26th straight game, the Winnipeg Jets allowed three goals or fewer on Tuesday in a 4-2 triumph over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.
winnipegsun.com
"For a 26th straight game, the Winnipeg Jets allowed three goals or fewer on Tuesday in their 4-2 triumph over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.
And in those 26 games, the Jets have scored 90 goals, a 3.46 goals-per-game average.
I’m not very proficient in mathematics, but when you’re scoring more than you allow, you’re likely to win more than you lose.
Case in point: The Jets improved to 19-5-2 since that streak began in Arizona on Nov. 4.
That’s the best record in the NHL since."
Dennis Bonvie
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IMO that is a tribute to the guys here who have accepted us as fans. From the start I felt welcome here which isn't always the case for a female sports fan on a message board, chat, etc.
So go ahead guys & give yourselves a pat on the back!
I've always been a big fan of women.
Perhaps it is both. I think the guys accept us because we do know hockey.
